[Free Release] Major Expansion of Tax-Exempt Meal Allowance to ¥7,500 per Month in April 2026! Wao Inc. Offers "Complete Guide 5 Steps" for HR/General Affairs to Act Now

Wao Inc., headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo, and led by Representative Director Akira Uratani, which operates the welfare and employee cafeteria support service "Shashoku DELI," has created and released for free a practical support document for HR and General Affairs personnel. This document, titled "2026 Edition Complete Guide: Increase in Tax-Exempt Meal Allowance Framework – 5 Steps for General Affairs," is designed to address the tax revision enacted in April 2026.

## Background to the White Paper Release
In April 2026, the tax-exempt limit for meal allowances provided by companies to employees was significantly raised from the conventional monthly amount of ¥3,500 to ¥7,500 (tax excluded). This approximately 2.1-fold expansion of the tax-exempt limit presents a significant opportunity for companies to simultaneously achieve tax savings and enhance employee satisfaction.

However, many HR and General Affairs personnel express concerns such as, "I've seen the news about the system change, but I don't know where to start," or "I'm worried about whether it will truly benefit our company and how to persuade management."

This document is a practical guide that clearly explains specific steps that can be taken immediately, from understanding the system's overview and calculating specific benefits to selecting the optimal service for a company, thereby solving these challenges.

## Main Contents of the White Paper (5 Steps for General Affairs)
This guide supports preparations for system implementation through the following five steps:

STEP 1: Grasp the Overview and Schedule of the Revision
This step explains the content of the system change and a timeline that allows for completion of implementation in as little as three months.

STEP 2: Estimate Specific Benefits for the Company
For a company with 100 employees, a concrete simulation is presented showing that providing meal allowances, compared to providing salary (base-up), can result in "annual tax savings of approximately ¥1.35 million" due to reduced social insurance contributions.

STEP 3: Select an Optimal Meal Allowance Service for System Utilization
Based on the company's office environment and working style, a YES/NO diagnostic helps narrow down the optimal choice from five service types: employee cafeteria, on-site setup, ticket-based, delivery, and direct sales.

STEP 4: Understand Employee Needs through an Internal Survey
Examples of survey items are provided to gather "employees' genuine voices," which will strengthen proposals to management.

STEP 5: Propose to Management and Obtain Approval
This step includes "Proposal Templates for Management (Request for Approval/Proposal Document)" that can be used immediately in practice.

## How to Download the Document
This white paper (PDF) can be downloaded for free from the special page below.
Download URL: https://www.shashokudeli.com/syokujihojo-wp

## About "Shashoku DELI"
"Shashoku DELI" is an employee welfare service that utilizes empty office spaces to provide daily bento lunches through face-to-face sales by staff. It contributes to creating a comfortable workplace by improving employees' lunch environment while minimizing the burden of equipment investment and inventory management.

### Features
- A diverse menu including over 30 types of Japanese, Western, Chinese, and limited-time dishes daily.
- Streamlined operations with permanent sales staff (comprehensive support from ordering to sales and cleanup).
- No initial equipment investment required for smooth implementation.
- Starting from ¥350 per meal (expected improvement in satisfaction through corporate subsidy utilization).

"Shashoku DELI" Service Website

## About Wao Inc.
Wao Inc. is a company that plans and operates services primarily focused on office meal support, contributing to improving employee well-being and enhancing corporate value.
Its strengths include ease of implementation, reduction of operational burden, and experience design that leads to continuous use, achieved through face-to-face bento provision and installed systems.

### Main Businesses
- "Shashoku DELI," a specialized employee cafeteria service.
- "Obento DELI," a bento delivery website for corporations and organizations.
- "Yatai DELI," a food court specialized in takeout.
- "Hakobu Catering," a comprehensive catering and hors d'oeuvres website.

### Company Profile
- Trade Name: Wao Inc.
- Representative: Akira Uratani, Representative Director and President
- Location: 3-6-3 Shibuya, Shibuya 363 Shimizu Bldg 11F, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0002
- Established: September 2003
- Business Activities: Planning, operation, and sales of "Shashoku DELI," "Obento DELI," "Yatai DELI," and "Hakobu Catering."
- Capital: ¥100 million
- Homepage: Wao Inc.